RAIT 360Advanced Positron Emission Tomography•
3 Cr.

Department

Division

Description:

Covers advanced topics in positron emission tomography (PET), emphasizing imaging studies in the areas of neurology, cardiology, and oncology. Also reviews PET tomograph operation and PET department operation. Both RAIT 359 and RAIT 360 are recommended as preparation for the PET board exam; RAIT 360 should not be taken until after PET clinical experience. Prerequisites: RAIT 301 with a B (3.0) or better, or permission of the Program Chair.

Outcomes:

After completing this class, students should be able to:

Outline daily and infrequent quality control testing for PET scanners, and analyze resulting data with regard to scanner functionality.

Provide a basic explanation of CT, including the use of contrast media; discuss radiation dose and dose reduction techniques.

Discuss the standardized uptake value and its application to a variety of clinical situations.